A Study in Scarlet
In London, a secret society led by lawyer Thaddeus Merrydew collects the assets of any of its deceased members and divides them among the remaining members. Society members start dropping like flies. Sherlock Holmes is approached by member James Murphy's widow, who is miffed at being left penniless by her husband. When Captain Pyke is shot, Holmes keys in on his mysterious Chinese widow as well as the shady Merrydew. Other members keep dying: Malcom Dearing first, then Mr. Baker. There is also an attempt on the life of young Eileen Forrester, who became a reluctant society member upon the death of her father. Holmes' uncanny observations and insights are put to the test.
Cast
Reginald Owen
Sherlock HolmesAnna May Wong
Mrs. PykeAlan Mowbray
LestradeWarburton Gamble
Dr. WatsonJune Clyde
Eileen ForresterJohn Warburton
John StanfordDoris Lloyd
Mrs. Annabel Mary MurphyJ.M. Kerrigan
Jabez WilsonAlan Dinehart
MerrydewBilly Bevan
Will SwallowLeila Bennett
Daffy DollyWyndham Standing
Capt. Robin S. PykeHalliwell Hobbes
Malcolm DearingImages
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